CATHERINE
The hospital smelled the same as always, antiseptic and cleaning agents clung to the air. I felt a hand slide to my bobbing knee, Ronald offered a small assuring smile.
“Everything will be fine,” he whispered.
My stomach turned into knots. “How do you know that? She’s been in there for longer than usual and I don’t-“
He cut me off with a kiss. It was quick, light, I would have doubted it even happened if not for the eyes of the nurses that seemed to bulge out of their sockets and their hushed chatter. My cheek heated.
“You said we should take things slow,” I reminded him.
He shrugged, pulling me closer. “Maybe I changed my mind. Why would I want to hide you just because of what people would say?”
I let out a harsh breath. “It’s not just that, Ronald.” I said, “It's about m
